Commission and Promise
“Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.” – Mark 16:20 (NIV)
In this verse, we see the disciples fulfilling the Great Commission given by Jesus, going out and preaching the gospel to the world.
But they did not go alone – the Lord Himself accompanied them, confirming His word with signs and wonders.
Empowering Presence
The disciples were not left to their own devices, relying solely on their own strength and abilities.
Instead, they were empowered by the presence of the Lord, who worked alongside them, validating their message with supernatural signs.
Confirming Signs
These signs were not mere spectacles or displays of power for their own sake. They served a specific purpose – to confirm the truth of the gospel message being preached.
They were tangible evidence that the words the disciples spoke were not their own, but those of the living God.
Ongoing Testimony
Even today, as we continue to spread the Good News of Christ, we can trust that the Lord is still at work, confirming His word through the transformative power of His Spirit in the lives of those who believe.
While the specific signs may differ, the principle remains the same – God continues to bear witness to the truth of the gospel through the changed lives of His followers.
As you go forth in obedience to the Great Commission, do so with confidence, knowing that the Lord Himself is with you, empowering you and confirming His word through the signs and wonders He performs in and through you.
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